Blog Vapreps Classic Norcom vs Stonewall Jackson

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4 PM - Norcom (5-9) vs. Stonewall Jackson-Manassas (11-6)

The Greyhounds have won four state titles in a row and went 1-1 in the VaPreps Classic a year ago, beating Potomac in overtime here at Green Run, while falling to Bethel at Virginia Wesleyan College.

Stonewall Jackson is 1-1 all-time in the event, defeating Western Branch at Green Run and losing to Landstown at Virginia Wesleyan.

 

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Norcom takes a 4-0 lead early
Antonio Warner gives Stonewall Jackson the lead 6-5 after a layup in traffic
End 1st quarter Norcom leads Stonewall Jackson 7-6

 

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With 5:50 to go in 2nd quarter Norcom leads Stonewall Jackson 9-6
Low scoring contest 1st basket of the 2nd quarter 9-8 Norcom over Stonewall Jackson

 

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Norcom and Stonewall Jackson on pace to set least points scored combined. 22-19 with 5:00 to go 3rd quarter
- Desmond Jones stickback 24-22 Stonewall Jackson
- offensive struggles continue
Norcom 36 Stonewall Jackson 35 after three quarters

 

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Stonewall Jackson up 42-41 over Norcom. Darien Allison layup with under three to go.
Dashaad Mason baseline jumper for Stonewall Jackson 44-41 Raiders with 3:19 to go

Darien Allison layup with under three to go. Stonewall Jackson leads Norcom 44-43

Beautiful pass from Carlith Hamlin to Darien Allison cuts the Stonewall Jackson margin to one with 1:36 to go

 

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Stonewall Jackson running clock with less than a minute to go

Norcom turns the ball over and Antonio Warner seals it with an And one 49-45 Stonewall Jackson defeats Norcom.

Final - Stonewall Jackson (Manassas) 49, Norcom 45

 

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Antonio Warner celebrates his 18th birthday in style, receiving the MVP trophy.

Warner finishes with 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 7 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists.

Final Stats from StatVA Here

 

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Postgame Video Interview with Stonewall Jackson Hoops Coach Marcus Lawrence: